Non-contact debugging card assembly
Through the contactless debugging card component of the wireless signal source and receiving component, the problem of operation complexity and high cost caused by the direct connection of the debugging card to the PCBA is solved, and damage-free, low-cost and flexible remote monitoring is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202410039806.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-11
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, direct connection of the debugging card to the PCBA leads to complex operations, incorrect insertion and damage to the PCBA, and high costs.
The contactless debugging card component that uses wireless signal source, digital switch, receiving component and display, transmits the debugging code through wireless signals to avoid direct connection to PCBA.
It realizes contactless operation, reduces damage risk, simplifies operational processes, reduces costs, and provides flexible remote monitoring and multiple communication methods.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a debugging card, and more particularly to a non-contact debugging card. Background Art
[0002] In the prior art, a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) in an electronic device usually retains a connector, allowing a debug card to be directly connected to the PCBA through the connector. Moreover, the prior art reserves status indicator lights on the PCBA so that users can directly observe the basic status of the electronic device. At the same time, for the convenience of detection and repair, all the parts required for the debug card are also often reserved on the PCBA in the prior art.
[0003] However, this way of directly connecting the debug card and the PCBA through the connector has some disadvantages. First, since the debug card is directly connected to the PCBA, the user needs to open the chassis when using it, increasing the complexity of the operation. In addition, since the debug card directly contacts the PCBA, it may cause damage to the PCBA due to misinsertion, which is a serious problem. Second, even if the indicator lights are reserved, the user cannot confirm the detailed status of the system, which may cause trouble in certain situations. Finally, since all the parts required for the debug card need to be reserved on the PCBA, the PCBA with this function has a relatively high price, increasing the cost of the product.
[0004] Therefore, although the prior art provides the connection and basic status indication functions of the debug card, there are still problems such as complex operation, poor user experience, and high cost. Summary of the Invention
[0005] To overcome the problems of the prior art, the present invention provides a non-contact debugging card assembly, which includes a wireless signal source, a digital switch, a receiving component, a decoding circuit, and a display. The wireless signal source is configured in the chassis of an electronic device to emit a plurality of wireless signals, and the plurality of wireless signals are transmitted outside the chassis through the penetration part of the chassis. The digital switch is electrically connected to the wireless signal source and is configured in the chassis. The digital switch controls the wireless signal source to emit the plurality of wireless signals according to a debug code. The receiving component is used to receive the plurality of wireless signals transmitted outside the chassis. The decoding circuit is electrically connected to the receiving component to decode the plurality of wireless signals to obtain the debug code. The display is electrically connected to the decoding circuit to receive and display the debug code.
[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the wireless signal source includes a light source or a radio wave source.
[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the non-contact debugging card assembly further includes a light guide column embedded in the penetrating portion of the chassis. When the wireless signal source is the light source, the plurality of wireless signals are a plurality of optical signals, and the plurality of optical signals are transmitted to the outside of the chassis through the light guide column.
[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the receiving component includes a photosensitive component to convert the plurality of optical signals into a plurality of electronic signals.
[0009] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the wireless signal source is the radio wave source, the plurality of wireless signals are a plurality of radio wave signals.
[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of radio wave signals use one of the Peripheral Component Interconnect Standard Bus Protocol, the Low Pin Count Bus Protocol, and the Interface Base Bus Protocol.
[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the digital switch includes an ECIO circuit or an EC UR TXport circuit or any programmable single-chip logic circuit to control the wireless signal source to emit the plurality of wireless signals according to the debugging code that complies with the standard.
[0012] As can be seen from the above, the debugging card assembly of the present invention introduces a wireless signal source to achieve non-contact operation, avoiding the risk of damage that may be caused by directly connecting to the PCBA. By remotely monitoring the system status, the user can conveniently detect the system without opening the chassis. It also supports multiple communication methods to be selected, including light sources and radio wave sources, providing a more flexible application scenario. Moreover, this wireless solution saves the PCBA cost and reduces the operation and maintenance costs at the same time, providing users with an economical, efficient, convenient, and flexible debugging option. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] Figure 1 FIG. is a functional block diagram of a non-contact debugging card assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0014] Figure 2 FIG. is a functional block diagram of a non-contact debugging card assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0015] Based on the above, the present invention provides a non-contact debugging card component, which realizes non-contact operation and avoids the risk of damage that may be caused by directly connecting to the PCBA. In the following description, an exemplary structure of the above non-contact debugging card component and its exemplary manufacturing method will be introduced. For the sake of easy understanding of the embodiments, many technical details will be provided below. Of course, not all embodiments require these technical details. At the same time, some well-known structures or components will only be shown schematically in the drawings to appropriately simplify the content of the drawings.
[0016] The debugging card component includes a wireless signal source, a digital switch, a receiving component, a decoding circuit, and a display. The wireless signal source is disposed in the chassis of an electronic device for transmitting a plurality of wireless signals, and the plurality of wireless signals are transmitted outside the chassis through the penetration part of the chassis. The wireless signal source includes a light source or a radio wave source. The digital switch is electrically connected to the wireless signal source and disposed in the chassis. The digital switch controls the wireless signal source to emit the plurality of wireless signals according to a debugging code. The receiving component is used to receive the plurality of wireless signals transmitted outside the chassis. The decoding circuit is electrically connected to the receiving component to decode the plurality of wireless signals to obtain the debugging code. The display is electrically connected to the decoding circuit to receive and display the debugging code.
[0017] Figure 1 FIG. is a functional block diagram of a non-contact debugging card component according to an embodiment of the present invention. In Figure 1 it, the above wireless signal source is the light source 120, and the above receiving component is the optical signal receiving component 140.
[0018] The light source 120 is disposed in the chassis 100 of an electronic device. The light source 120 is used to emit a plurality of optical signals, and the plurality of optical signals are transmitted outside the chassis 100 through the penetration part 105 of the chassis 100. The penetration part 105 may be, for example, a hole or a transparent window.
[0019] The digital switch 110 is electrically connected to the light source 120 and disposed in the chassis 100. The digital switch 110 controls the plurality of optical signals emitted by the light source 120 according to a debugging code. The digital switch 110 includes an ECIO circuit or an EC UR TXport circuit to control the wireless signal source to emit the plurality of wireless signals according to the debugging code that meets the standard.
[0020] The light guide column 130 is embedded in the penetration part 105 of the chassis 100, so that the plurality of optical signals emitted by the light source 120 can be more easily transmitted to the outside of the chassis 100 through the light guide column 130.
[0021] The optical signal receiving component 140 is used to receive the plurality of optical signals transmitted outside the chassis 100. The optical signal receiving component 140 includes a photosensitive component to convert the plurality of optical signals into a plurality of electrical signals.
[0022] The decoding circuit 150 is electrically connected to the optical signal receiving component 140 to decode the plurality of optical signals and obtain the error correction code.
[0023] The display 160 is electrically connected to the decoding circuit 150 to receive and display the error correction code.
[0024] Figure 2 FIG. shows a functional block diagram of a non-contact error correction card component according to another embodiment of the present invention. In Figure 2 wherein, the wireless signal source is the radio wave source 220, which emits the radio waves, and the above receiving component is the radio wave signal receiving component 240.
[0025] The plurality of radio wave signals use one of the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus protocol, the Low Pin Count (LPC) bus protocol, and the Enhanced Serial Peripheral Interface (eSPI) bus protocol. The Peripheral Component Interconnect bus protocol is a standard bus protocol for connecting external devices of a computer, such as a display adapter, a network card, and so on. The Low Pin Count bus protocol is a low-pin-count bus protocol for connecting low-speed devices, such as BIOS Flash, Super I / O, TPM, and so on. The Enhanced Serial Peripheral Interface bus protocol is an enhanced serial peripheral interface for replacing the Low Pin Count bus protocol.
[0026] Figure 2 The remaining components in are the same as Figure 1 and will not be described in detail herein.
[0027] According to the above content, the present invention has the following advantages:
[0028] Non-contact operation: The present invention introduces a wireless signal source, which does not need to be directly connected to the PCBA, avoiding the risk of damage to the PCBA caused by incorrect insertion or poor contact. This non-contact operation mode greatly improves the stability and reliability of the system.
[0029] Remote monitoring: By using a wireless signal source and a receiving component, the system can receive wireless signals outside the chassis. This means that users can remotely monitor the system status without opening the chassis, making system monitoring more convenient.
[0030] Multiple communication methods: The wireless signal source can be a light source or a radio wave source, providing a choice of multiple communication methods. This flexibility makes the present invention applicable to different types of application scenarios and meets the needs of different users.
[0031] Highly customizable: The digital switch can control the emission of the wireless signal source according to the debug code that complies with the standard. This means that users can customize the functions of the debug card according to specific requirements and application scenarios, improving the flexibility and customizability of the system.
[0032] Cost savings: The present invention uses a wireless communication method, avoiding all the parts required to reserve a DEBUG CARD on the PCBA, thereby reducing the cost of the PCBA. At the same time, the system status can be remotely monitored without opening the chassis, saving the costs of operation and maintenance.
[0033] Generally speaking, by introducing a non-contact debug card component, the present invention overcomes the problems of complex operation, poor user experience and high cost existing in the prior art, and provides a more convenient, flexible and cost-effective solution.
[0034] Although the present invention has been disclosed as above in its embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to that defined by the appended patent application scope.
Claims
1. A non-contact debugging card assembly, characterized in that, The debug card assembly includes: A wireless signal source, configured in a chassis of an electronic device, for emitting a plurality of wireless signals, wherein the plurality of wireless signals are transmitted outside the chassis through a penetration part of the chassis; A digital switch, electrically connected to the wireless signal source and configured in the chassis, and the digital switch controls the wireless signal source to emit the plurality of wireless signals according to a debug code; A receiving component, for receiving the plurality of wireless signals transmitted outside the chassis; A decoding circuit, electrically connected to the receiving component, to decode the plurality of wireless signals to obtain the debug code; And A display, electrically connected to the decoding circuit, to receive and display the debug code.
2. The non-contact debugging card assembly according to claim 1, wherein The wireless signal source includes a light source or a radio wave source.
3. The non-contact debugging card assembly according to claim 2, wherein It further includes a light guide column embedded in the penetration part of the chassis. When the wireless signal source is the light source, the plurality of wireless signals are a plurality of optical signals, and the plurality of optical signals are transmitted to the outside of the chassis through the light guide column.
4. The non-contact debugging card assembly according to claim 3, wherein The receiving component includes a photosensitive component to convert the plurality of optical signals into a plurality of electronic signals.
5. The non-contact debugging card assembly according to claim 2, wherein When the wireless signal source is the radio wave source, the plurality of wireless signals are a plurality of radio wave signals.
6. The non-contact debugging card assembly according to claim 5, wherein, The plurality of radio wave signals use one of the Peripheral Component Interconnect Standard Bus Protocol, the Low Pin Count Bus Protocol, and the Interface Base Bus Protocol.
7. The non-contact debugging card assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The digital switch includes an ECIO circuit or an EC UR TXport circuit or any programmable single-chip logic circuit to control the wireless signal source to emit the plurality of wireless signals according to the debug code that conforms to the standard.